A selection of productivity tools and assistive technology software is available to help access material in supporting preferred methods of working, enhance productivity and save time.
There are a wide range of options available including:
- Help using accessibility features available on existing devices and platforms (eg Moodle)
- Text to speech and screen reading facilities for people who prefer to listen to text, rather than read (eg ClaroRead)
- Voice recognition software, for staff who prefer to dictate text, rather than write
- Tools to tailor reading experiences by changing display
- Time management tools
- Writing tools to check grammar, provide writing clarity
- Tools to turn images into text or audio, or to edit audio and video, to make content accessible such as Sensus Access
- Tools to help with planning or to help manage note taking, ranging from mind mapping to memory apps.
You can start using the above on the University’s productivity tools and assistive technology webpages.
Accessible teaching and learning guidance for staff
Guidance on how to make learning and teaching resources more accessible to everyone. These include practical tips on:
- alternative formats for accessible learning and teaching material
- how to make documents, presentations and online material accessible
- guidance for supporting specific disabilities such as autism, dyslexia, hearing impairments, mental health, mobility and visual impairments and advice on key accessibility questions to ask suppliers.
Read the guidance online.
Accessibility guidance in relation to Word and PowerPoint is now also linked to in the Good Moodle Guide (GMG).
We have also produced a guide to accessibility features in Moodle and advice on adjusting settings.
Sent in by: b.watson@kent.ac.uk